How to Purchase a Baby Moses Basket

You’ve got a crib, a play yard, a car seat, a bouncer and a swing. Do you really need a Baby Moses Basket? For many new parents, the answer is yes. A Baby Moses Basket is the perfect way to keep your baby by your side anywhere in the house. It’s also great to take with you when you go visiting.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Decide on a budget. Baby Moses Baskets range in price from around $50 to hundreds of dollars. Since this baby item has a fairly short life span, you may want to choose one from the lower end.
2. Think about style. Baby Moses Baskets come in a variety of basket colors, with or without skirts and canopies, and in so many styles and colors that you may find it overwhelming. Some parents match their baskets to their nursery décor, but since it’s used mostly outside of the nursery, it’s typically not important to do so.
3. Opt for fabric that suits your lifestyle. When you purchase a Baby Moses Basket, you’re also buying the bedding that comes with it. So take into consideration whether you want the bedding to be soft cotton, easily washable polyester or glamorous silk.
4. Order additional sheets. Just like with your crib, it’s a good idea to have a spare sheet or two on hand for when the unavoidable accidents happen.
5. Consider a basket stand. Many companies sell stands that hold the Baby Moses Basket securely. It’s an inexpensive way to keep your baby within arm’s reach—especially at night.

Tips & Warnings

• After your baby is too big for the basket, use it to hold toys, diaper supplies, clothes or even guest towels in the bathroom.
• A Baby Moses Basket is a great way to get your baby used to sleeping in her crib. Just put the basket (with your baby inside) into the crib, letting her get used to the crib surroundings while being in the familiar environment of her basket.
• Baby Moses Baskets are only recommended until your infant is able to roll over or pull himself up. After that, it becomes a falling danger.
• It’s not recommended that you carry the basket by the handles when your baby is in it.